Please join Rebecca Dirnfeld, CPABC’s Senior Student Recruitment Officer for a CPABC Info Session. The CPA program will be discussed (education, experience, and exam) as well as admission requirements. There will be an open Q&A following the presentation.
To register, please see the event listing on COOL, under Events.
Significant Changes Are Taking Place in 2022 – Make sure YOU are ready!
For many years Public Practice Recruiting has had a structure that has been the foundation of campus recruiting periods for students in post-secondary degree and diploma programs throughout North America. Over the last few years this had changed significantly. With skill shortages on the rise, the human capital needs of firms rising and a pandemic complicating everything, it has made the process of attracting and securing the right talent much more challenging for these firms. Even the CPA associations across Canada have ramped up their recruiting activities to support this process over the past few years.
These realities have caused the firms to take a close look at their needs verses the process in place and have determined it is time to take more control of their hiring practices. No surprise really, as the rest of the labour market works this way for the very same reasons. With this new approaching rolling out in 2022, students will need to pay close attention to five major things:
Continue reading CPABC will be holding a variety of events for accounting students in January – continue reading for more information!
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
| January 6 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A Session | Are you planning to pursue the CPA designation and wondering about Practical Experience Requirements (PER) of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)? |
| January 20 | 5:00pm – 5:30pm | Becoming a CPA – The Essentials: Learner Support | Interested in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) but not sure if you can keep up with the pace of the program? Join us to find out what academic and practical experience support services/resources are available to CPA Candidates. CPABC and CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) staff will also answer live questions from the audience. |
| January 21 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | CPABC Canadian Work Culture | Internationally educated CPAs will share their insights about Canadian work culture, networking and successful job finding in Canada. |
| January 25 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | How to Find a CPA Mentor | Looking for a CPA mentor? Get guidance on who can be a mentor, where you can look for a one, how to initiate first contact, and other resources. |
| January 25 | 5:00pm – 5:45pm | Conversation with a CPA | Are you curious about what CPAs actually do? Join the conversation with Gail Thiessen, CPA, CMA from Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada (EMCC). |
| January 26 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Mentor & Mentee Virtual Networking Event | The search for a mentor can be challenging, especially during these times of social distancing. For any students who are looking for a mentor, attend this event to meet potential mentors! We encourage students and candidates to network outside their current industry (or report path) to maximize their opportunities for career development. |
| January 27 | 12:00pm (noon) | Registration Deadline for CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2022 | Registration for the CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2022 is now open! Please review the Rules & Regulations when registering your team. Also, hear from the winning team of the 2021 Case Competition and learn some tips in our recent TikToks! See below for more details on the Competition. |
Show off and refine your business acumen by challenging yourself and your teammates to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to real issues facing real businesses! The CPABC Case Competition is a business strategy case competition with two competition rounds. The Top 8 teams from Round 1 will be invited to the Final Round including an evening reception to network with CPA members across BC. Win cash prizes up to $2000!
There are no limits on the number of teams from each school. Teams of four must have at least two students who are in their 1st or 2nd year of studies, and teams of three must have at least one student who is in their 1st or 2nd year of studies. Students of all disciplines are invited to participate, no prior experience is required.
Any students enrolled in a post-degree diploma in accounting program will be considered 3rd/4th year and must have representation from students in their 1st/2nd year of a degree program on their team.
See Rules and Regulations for detailed information.
Event Link: https://www.bccpa.ca/become-a-cpa/events/cpabc-annual-business-case-competition-2022/
Registration Deadline: January 27, 2022 at 12:00pm (noon) PST
Round 1: January 28 – 30, 2022 (video submission)
Final Round: March 19, 2022 (in-person presentation)
Questions? Contact casecompetition@bccpa.ca